Delightful Pomegranate and Farro Salad
Experience a burst of flavor with this Delightful Pomegranate and Farro Salad, where nutty farro meets sweet-tart pomegranate seeds. Tossed with crisp cucumbers, fresh herbs, and creamy feta, this salad is both a feast for the eyes and the palate. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a nutritious dish that can stand alone or complement your favorite proteins. Enjoy a medley of textures and vibrant colors in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-pearled farro
- 1 ½ cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the farro: Rinse 1 cup of farro under cold water. In a saucepan, combine it with 1 ½ cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid.
- 2. Prepare vegetables: While the farro cooks, dice the cucumber and slice the red onion thinly.
- 3. Mix dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add cooked farro, cucumber, red onion, and pomegranate seeds. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.
- 5. Add final touches: Fold in feta cheese and parsley carefully to keep some feta chunks intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg